How far is Concord, NC from Boone, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Boone, NC is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Boone.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 18 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Church Street Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Church Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Davidson Drive Northwest
1255 ft · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Concord Parkway North
1884 ft · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn right onto Davidson Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Sam Furr Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Statesville
1906 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 77 North
1.1 km · 49 sec · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
44.5 mi · 50 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Wilkesboro, Boone
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Councill Street
42 m · 6 sec · Councill Street
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Turn right onto Edgewood Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Boone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 North
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Boone?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Concord and 59.5 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Boone. Straight-line distance: 82.86 mi (133.35 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 20,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.2167900, -81.6745500 |
| Altitude | 981 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone (-81.67455, 36.21679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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